Dr. Leslie Cuevas, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2410 Patterson St Suite 500 Nashville TN, 37203About
Dr. Leslie Cuevas is a rheumatologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Cuevas specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Cuevas treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lupus, Gout
- Pseudogout
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Dermatomyositis
- Vasculitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Scleroderma
- Evaluations for possible autoimmune disease
- PerioLase® LANAP
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt Rheumatology Internal Medicine 2004
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